Super Prophecy Master

Chapter 495 Persistence is a chance?

In the past game time, Braniff was the most active player. He alone caused enough trouble for Liverpool's defense. The goal was also an assist after Braniff got rid of it. Braniff conducts restrictions.

However, how to limit?

Just like all the teams that play against AC Milan know that Kaka needs to be restricted, all the teams that play against Barcelona know that they must restrict Ronaldo Tinho, or the current teenager Messi, all the teams that play against Manchester United Many teams also know to limit C-Ronaldo.

There is no doubt that the above-mentioned stars have performed quite well, so... most teams have failed.

So far, Liverpool have also realized that Braniff's performance should be limited, but they don't know how to limit it. Perhaps the most important thing is that they did not prepare before the game.

Braniff is amazing.

The outside media are constantly reporting on Braniff's excellence, but Liverpool don't care too much. The media always exaggerates. Some players perform well, and they are touted as if they have become the king of the ball. But in fact, they just scored more. A few goals, or in some important games, the performance is better than others.

Outstanding performance does not mean outstanding strength.

Liverpool think they have a certain understanding of Millwall, and they don't think that Braniff will cause much trouble to the team's defense. What should be paid attention to is the overall cooperation of Millwall's center, not a single player. players.

Liverpool's performance against Braniff was completely unprepared.

This becomes a problem.

Braniff's foot skills are so superb that they can almost embroider. He dribbled the ball and broke through again and again, threatening Liverpool's defense time and time again.

When professional football enters the 21st century, the role of the head coach becomes more important, and the game also pays more attention to the cooperation between players, and the color of individual heroism is greatly reduced, but there is no doubt that a single player's dribbling is the best way to attack , The position and lineup of some defensive tactics immediately lose their meaning in front of the breakthrough of the defensive players. In many cases, breaking through a key defensive player can defeat the entire defense.

The above is the threat of Braniff.

Liverpool were unprepared for Braniff's performance. It was very difficult for them to change their defense, because the defensive preparation before the game was biased towards the whole. They spread their positions and took care of the entire defense system, not a certain one. single player.

Even if there is a specific defensive strategy for a single player in Millwall before the game, the target player is the striker Darren Bent, not other players.

Darren Bent didn't start the game and became Vardy when he was targeted.

Liverpool's defense against Vardy is still very successful. From the beginning of the game to the present, Vardy has not had any decent opportunities. He is always followed by more than one defensive player. Even if he retreats occasionally, he will be shot. The field players defend closely.

This kind of defense seems to be a bit wasteful on Vardy, but the same defensive method will not work on Braniff, because Braniff is a midfielder and he is still in the middle most of the time. position, and will not attack too far forward, it is impossible for Liverpool to advance the formation, especially to defend against Braniff, they can only adopt a strategy of letting a single player mark.

That of course had no effect.

A single defensive player, even Gerrard and Carragher, will have a headache facing Braniff. It is a bit whimsical for a defensive player to limit Braniff.

Braniff is not the only headache for Liverpool's defense line. In more than half a year, Millwall's improvement has been overall, and players in other positions have also improved a lot. Compared with the beginning of the season, Millwall has become more mature and stable. It also became much sharper.

The overall improvement is reflected in the game, that is, the coordination is smoother, the offensive is stronger, and the performance of individual players is better.

According to Liverpool's experience of strictly guarding against the dead, it becomes very difficult to limit Millwall.

In the following game time, Liverpool was still passive, and after the defensive line was continuously strained, some players did not know how to run. Some of them defended Braniff, some kept withdrawing towards the goal, and some But following the Millwall players, the overall defense suddenly became a little messy.

Millwall seized the opportunity and scored another goal in No. 401 minutes.

This time it was a corner kick created by Livermore's long-range shot. Quaresma found the front point with a free throw on the right. Simpson nimbly gave it to Konchesky. Konchesky even had time to adjust, and then pushed the ball horizontally. In the middle, Zambrotta rushed up from behind, followed by a powerful volley.

"Gambrotta! Second goal!"

"2 to 0! The goal has been scored! Zambrotta followed up and helped Millwall widen the score gap!" Accompanied by the commentator's shout, the audience cheered amazingly.

In the process of analyzing the goal, the commentator of "Sky Sports" praised Millwall and also used the word "playing" at the same time, "Millwall almost played with the Liverpool defense line with cooperation!"

"Simpson didn't choose to shoot at the first point, but nimbly passed the ball to Konchesky. After Konchesky adjusted, he easily crossed the ball. Liverpool probably didn't expect that in such a slow pace, they missed it. people!"

"Zambrota followed up and was able to shoot directly in the penalty area, which also shows that Liverpool's defense is really a problem..."

Liverpool also know the problem.

The goal just now was a humiliation to Liverpool's defense. The opponent continued to cooperate in the penalty area and completely regarded Liverpool players as air, which was simply intolerable.

But the goal has happened and the opposition did score it.

This also caused a huge blow to Liverpool's morale. Millwall's goal was so easy, and the score was widened by two goals. Many Liverpool players knew that the team basically had no hope of winning.

Not to mention winning, tying is very difficult.

Liverpool have not completely lost their fighting spirit, but it is inevitable that some players feel confused.

Millwall was not content.

As analyzed by some media, Millwall's 'dual-core' style of play is very good at playing against the wind, has enough midfield control, and is very efficient in front of the goal. It couldn't be easier.

Towards the end of the first half, Braniff broke out again. He swayed continuously in the penalty area, found a small angle and shot with his toe, sending the ball into the Liverpool goal again.

"3 to 0!"

"The first half is not over yet, but Millwall secured the victory ahead of time! Three goals, each of which is beautiful! Maybe Millwall fans can start celebrating the championship early."

"It was Braniff just now. He entered the penalty area and dribbled the ball in a small area. The continuous shaking made Liverpool's defenders completely helpless. They have to pay attention to their movements within the penalty area, otherwise it may be a penalty kick."

"Braniff's shot is also very good. He took advantage of a small gap and lobbed the ball directly into the net. The goalkeeper Reina did not react. This wonderful shot is enough to say that the master's superb skills..."

At this stage of the game, not many people cared about the wonderful shots. The fans in the spectator stands were all chanting 'champion' crazily, and the chaotic and frantic shouts filled the entire Neil Stadium.

Braniff celebrated with his teammates and couldn't help talking about the championship --
"Nice job! Three goals lead! But I really hope the game ends soon!"

"I can't help it!"

"Half time to go, but my legs are shaking! Champ—"

"Keep going!"

"..."

Many people can't wait for the championship, but the game still has to go on.

It was less than halftime, with 45 minutes left.

Although there is still half time, everyone, including commentators, fans, and media reporters, has already concluded the result-Millwall will definitely win, and they will successfully determine the defending league champion two rounds in advance.

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Liverpool, as opponents, agree with everyone else that Millwall will win in the end.

There is something tragic about this.

During the half-time break, Liverpool's dressing room was dull, and the dull atmosphere put pressure on people. No matter which team you are in, whenever this time comes, the head coach needs to stand up and use words to inspire the team. .

Different coaches have different ways of motivating their teams.

For example, Ferguson, the head coach of Manchester United, likes to use "anger" to make every player afraid. After they are scolded, they may vent their anger on their opponents.

Many coaches do this.

Zhang Yang's approach will probably be to encourage the players, talk about the game tactics seriously, let the players receive the signal of "there is still a chance", and the fighting spirit will naturally increase in the second half.

Benitez did nothing.

Yes.

The Spaniard didn't say anything. This is his style, and perhaps a flaw in his personality. He is not good at communicating with people, motivating team morale, etc., which are not what he is good at.

Benitez just faced the tactical board, constantly analyzing the first half of the game, and telling the players what to do in the second half.

After Benitez finished speaking, captain Gerrard stood up.

This is an inherent 'routine'.

Ever since Benitez coached Liverpool, the team's strong morale has always been done by the players themselves. Gerrard is the representative figure. He is the core, captain, and soul of the team. As long as Gerrard Standing on the pitch, Liverpool seems to have a chance to reverse.

"We still have a chance!"

Gerrard stood up and said seriously, "Do you remember two years ago? In Istanbul! We were also three goals behind, but we persisted!"

"It's the same now!"

"As long as we persist until the end, we will have a chance!"

Gerrard said a few words seriously, and the examples he gave still made the blood of many players boil, but it is hard to say how much effect they have, because the gap between the league and the Champions League final is a bit big.

The Champions League final must be fought until the last moment!
The league is different.

Liverpool and Millwall are just playing a league game. When they are behind by three goals in the away game, it is almost impossible to tie. All the Premier League games in several seasons are added together, and the three-goal reversal will not happen once or twice. , it is not easy to find it in the past.

Can Liverpool do it?

Thinking about it again, Millwall has no record of losing a game throughout the season. If they want to win the league trophy at home, can Liverpool really stop it?
For most Liverpool players, the answer in their hearts is no.

　It's almost the end of the month, low-key asking for a few monthly tickets. .

　　
　
(End of this chapter)